Actor Nathan Fillion (1971)

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) is an American superhero film from Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, serving as the sequel to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017). Set at their new base on Knowhere, the Guardians are ambushed by Adam Warlock – a Sovereign fighter created by High Priestess Ayesha – seeking vengeance for their thievery. The encounter leaves Rocket gravely injured and with continued attempts to heal him proving fruitless, thanks to Orgocorp’s implanted kill switch. Desperate to save his life, the team ventures to Orgocorp’s headquarters in search of an override code. As Rocket lays comatose, his memories ...

The Suicide Squad (2021), an American superhero film based on the DC Comics team of the same name, is produced by DC Films in collaboration with Atlas Entertainment and the Safran Company. Distributed by Warner Bros., it follows intelligence officer Amanda Waller as she sends two Task Force X teams to Corto Maltese after its government is overthrown by an anti-American regime. The squads, made up mostly of Belle Reve penitentiary inmates who have been promised reduced sentences, are given the mission to destroy “Project Starfish,” a secretive experiment being held at Jötunheim, a Nazi-era laboratory. While Colonel Rick Flag’s team is ambushed by the ...

Reign of the Supermen (2019) is an American animated science fiction superhero film, a direct sequel to the 2018 animated film The Death of Superman. It continues the story of the same-name comic book arc during The Death of Superman event. It is the twelfth installment in the DC Animated Movie Universe and thirty-fourth in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies. Six months have passed since Superman’s sacrifice at the hands of Doomsday, causing an increase in crime rate in Metropolis. Four new Supermen have emerged, stirring controversy. As Lois Lane and Clark Kent’s adoptive parents continue to grieve, Lois takes on ...

The Death of Superman (2018) is an action-packed animated film, created by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment. It’s based on the iconic comic book storyline, making it the second animated adaptation to detail the epic confrontation between Superman and Doomsday. Serving as the 33rd installment in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies and the eleventh in the DC Animated Movie Universe, this film follows Superman as he continues to be a beloved hero in Metropolis and beyond. After saving the mayor from Intergang’s clutches, Superman takes their technology to S.T.A.R. Labs for examination. During an interview with Daily Planet ...

Cars 3 (2017) is an American animated film by Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. After competing in the World Grand Prix five years prior, Lightning McQueen, a seven-time Piston Cup champion, faces competition from rookie racer Jackson Storm. The new generation of racecars utilizes cutting-edge technology to enhance their performance, causing veterans to either retire or lose sponsorships as they are overshadowed by Storm’s success. In the final race at Los Angeles, Lightning struggles to keep up with Storm after both drivers make pit stops. Unfortunately, in his efforts to catch up, Lightning’s engine fails and he suffers a devastating ...

Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015) is an animated superhero film that features the renowned DC Comics team. As the 22nd installment of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies and the fourth in the DC Animated Movie Universe, it follows the epic journey of the Justice League. During a routine patrol in the Atlantic, all crew members aboard USS California are killed by an unknown assailant. Colonel Steve Trevor informs Cyborg of this tragedy at S.T.A.R. Labs, prompting him to teleport to the submarine using a Boom tube. There, he discovers handprints on the hull and missing nuclear missiles. Alongside Flash, Shazam, Superman, Wonder ...

An animated superhero film, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013), was directed by Jay Oliva and written by Jim Krieg. Based on the 2011 comic book crossover Flashpoint by Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert, it follows the story of Barry Allen (aka the Flash). While visiting his mother’s grave, he is interrupted by a break-in at the Flash Museum. Involved in a battle with his enemies – Captain Cold, Captain Boomerang, Heat Wave, Mirror Master, and Top ...

Monsters University (2013) is an American animated comedy film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. As a child, Mike Wazowski visits the Monsters Inc. factory during a class field trip where he learns about the process of harnessing human children’s screams for energy to sustain the monster world. Despite being initially upset when sneaking into the human world through a door following a scarer at work, Mike is praised by the scarer, inspiring him to pursue a career as a scare himself. Fast forward twelve years later, Mike enrolls in the scaring program at Monsters University and is ...

Based on the 2000 comic book storyline JLA: Tower of Babel by Mark Waid, Justice League: Doom (2012) is an American animated superhero film. It follows the story of Vandal Savage, who aims to create a new civilization by eliminating two-thirds of the population. To achieve this, he enlists Mirror Master to hack into Batman’s Batcomputer and steal his contingency plans for neutralizing his fellow League members if they ever turn against him. With the altered plans in hand, Savage forms a team including Cheetah, Star Sapphire, Metallo, Bane, Mirror Master, and Ma’alefa’ak to carry out their ...

The film Much Ado About Nothing (2012) is a charming and witty American romantic comedy by Joss Whedon. This cleverly crafted story is based on William Shakespeare’s famous play of the same title. It follows the governor of Messina, Leonato, who is paid a visit by his friend Don Pedro. Don Pedro has just returned from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John and brings with him two of his officers, Benedick and Claudio. While staying in Messina, Claudio falls for Leonato’s daughter Hero, while Benedick engages in witty banter with Beatrice, the governor’s niece. The growing romance ...

Green Lantern: Emerald Knights (2011) is an American animated superhero film that shares tales of different members of the Green Lantern Corps. These members include Abin Sur, Laira, Kilowog, and Mogo. While not a direct follow-up to First Flight, the movie utilizes the same character designs and features a cameo by Ch’p, who also had a speaking role in its predecessor. This movie is the eleventh installment in the lineup of DC Universe Animated Original Movies and follows a similar anthology format as the earlier created Batman: Gotham Knight. However, unlike its counterpart, it boasts a cohesive animation style and an overarching ...

An American animated superhero film Wonder Woman (2009) centers on the titular superheroine. It draws inspiration from George Pérez’s reinterpretation of the character, specifically his Gods and Mortals arc featured in the character’s second volume in 1987. The story follows a fierce race of warrior women known as the Amazons, who engage in a battle against Ares, the god of war, and his army. During the confrontation, Queen Hippolyta of the Amazons kills Ares’ soldier Thrax, whom he had forced her to conceive with him. However, before she can deliver the final blow to Ares himself, Zeus intervenes and ...

In 2008, a musical comedy-drama miniseries called Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog (2008) was created specifically for online viewing. Set and filmed in Los Angeles, the show follows the story of Dr. Horrible, an aspiring supervillain; his arch-nemesis Captain Hammer; and their mutual love interest, Penny. The series is divided into three acts, each lasting around 14 minutes. These were initially released as separate episodes on the Internet in July 2008, with a two-day gap between each release. Act I. Dr. Horrible takes to his video blog to provide updates on his schemes and address emails from his viewers. ...

White Noise 2: The Light (2007) is a supernatural horror thriller film directed by Patrick Lussier. It serves as a standalone sequel to the 2005 film White Noise, which was directed by Geoffrey Sax. After witnessing the murder-suicide of his family at the hands of Henry Caine, Abe Dale is plunged into deep despair and tries to take his own life. However, he survives and gains an unexpected ability – the ability to foresee death. Using this power, Abe saves three individuals from dying, including a nurse named Sherry Clarke who he meets during his recovery. ...

Serenity (2005), an American space Western film, was written and directed by Joss Whedon in his feature directorial debut. In the 26th century, humanity has colonized a new solar system with the central planets forming the Alliance. After winning a war against the rebellious Independents who refused to join them, tensions continue to simmer between the two groups. The Tam siblings, River and Dr. Simon, face their own struggles when she is taken by Alliance scientists and transformed into both a psychic and an assassin. But thanks to her brother’s bravery, River is saved as a teenager. During her training, she ...

The American space Western drama television series, Firefly (2002–2003), was created by Joss Whedon under his Mutant Enemy Productions label. The show centers around the ‘Firefly-class’ spaceship Serenity, home to the main characters. Its body has a firefly-like shape and its tail lights up during acceleration, similar to a bioluminescent insectoid abdomen. The ship was named after the Battle of Serenity Valley, where Sergeant Malcolm Reynolds and Corporal Zoe Alleyne survived on the losing side. In ‘Bushwhacked’, it is revealed that this loss sealed the fate of the Independents. The Alliance ...